Disruption In Hawaii

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Hawaii is a small chain of islands nearly 4,300 miles away and was the last state to be admitted to the Union of the United States of America. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the act the made Hawaii a state on August 21, 1959. There are eight main islands: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. These islands were made by a series of volcanic eruptions. Over 7 million people visit Hawaii each year.
Honolulu, Hawaii—the state’s capital, is located on the island of Oahu. There are numerous tall buildings in downtown Honolulu, and palm trees and hotels are on every corner. There are several places to shop as well. One way streets are common in Honolulu, too.
The airport in Honolulu is old, hot, and bright. It has

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